How Much Have Explosives Changed in 1,000 Years?

This documentary charts a thousand years of explosives, from the crude power of early gunpowder to the annihilating force of the nuclear bomb. It shows how the relentless pursuit of a bigger bang drove advances in science and engineering, reshaping warfare and industry alike. Along the way it explains the chemistry and the consequences of that quest. Informative and vivid, it traces a dangerous thread through human history. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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